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Cheshire
Tai
Chi & Chi Kung in Sale |
| Classes
held in: |
Sale
& Hale/ Altrincham |
| Type
of Class: |
TAI
CHI & CHI KUNG classes |
| Teacher/Instructor |
Peter |
| Age
Group/Level: |
Beginners |
| What
does it cost? |
£6
per hour |
| When
held: |
Weekly
- Daytime & Evenings |
| Contact: |
Peter |
| Phone
No: |
07816
183782 |
| Email: |
peterbrown7777AThotmail.com |
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Also
Offers: |
Healing,
Workshops and Reiki Training |
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Qualified Teacher of Tai Chi &
Chi Kung, Reiki/ Seiki Master and Zen
Shiatsu Teacher. Member Tai Union of Great Britain.
Practice and teach Holistic & Alternative therapies.
Fully qualified and 17 years experience.
Do workshops, energy healing, Reiki 1,2 & 3 training.
Tai Chi and Chi Kung workshops and training
- Yang Short Form.
To book or have therapy/ training please email me.
Take care,
Peter
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Cheshire
Chen
Style Tai Chi School |
| Classes
held in: |
Heald Green, Cheadle |
| Type
of Class: |
TAI
CHI, CHI GUNG |
| Teacher/Instructor |
Howard
Friend |
| Age
Group/Level: |
All
levels |
| What
does it cost? |
£4
per session |
| When
held: |
Weekly
- Sunday afternoon |
| Contact: |
Howard |
| Phone
No: |
0161
257 0198 |
| Email: |
atgelectricalATaol.com |
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Informal and relaxed classes in Chen
Style Tai Chi and Chi Gung.
Classes cover 11, 18 and Loajia (Old Frame)
forms, Chi Gung and Push
Hands.
Mainly for health but martial aspects
are discussed to help give more meaning to the forms.
All welcome, aged 16 and above.
Every Sunday 1-2pm at The Guide Hall,
Cross Rd (Outwood Rd), Heald Green, Cheadle, Stockport,
Cheshire, SK8 3LW.
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Cheshire
School
of Taiji Quan |
| Classes
held in: |
Hyde |
| Type
of Class: |
TAI
CHI classes |
| Teacher/Instructor |
Richard
Jones |
| Age
Group/Level: |
Mixed,
aged 16+. All welcome |
| What
does it cost? |
£4
per session |
| When
held: |
Weekly
- Evenings |
| Contact: |
Richard
Jones |
| Phone
No: |
07964
280357 |
| Email: |
richard.jonesATnewcharter.co.uk |
| Also
Offers: |
Tai
Chi - Qigong - pushing hands - sparring forms - weapons. |
|
Classes
are every Wednesday, 6pm - 7pm
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Cumbria
Qigong
with Vicky Sheppard
|
| Classes
held in: |
Ulverston
& Kendal |
| Type
of Class: |
QIGONG |
| Teacher/Instructor |
Vicky
Sheppard |
| Age
Group/Level: |
All levels and ages
|
| What
does it cost? |
£4.50
per session or £24
for 6 Classes |
| When
held: |
Weekly
- Monday & Wednesday Evenings |
| Contact: |
Vicky |
| Phone
No: |
01229
586113 or
07944 826320 |
| Email: |
vicky.sheppardATyahoo.co.uk |
| Also
Offers: |
Shiatsu (Japanese Acupressure Massage)
Qigong day and weekend Workshops are also available. |
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| A
fun, friendly, relaxed class suitable
for all.
Qigong, an internal martial art
similar yet distinct from Tai Chi, is an ancient Chinese
system of exercise. Qigong stretches and mobilises
the body, promoting the flow of Qi/
vital energy, improving health, vitality,
strength and flexibility and promoting
calmness and tranquillity.
Classes include a warm up, meridian
stretches, a variety of flowing forms, walking forms,
still postures, breathing techniques
and Cun Si - traditional Chinese meditation,
and draw on the rich Qigong tradition
of ancient and evolving forms.
Having practiced Qigong for many years I qualified
as a Qigong teacher in 2003.
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Cumbria
Tai
Chi & Qigong NW UK |
| Classes
held in: |
Wigton |
| Type
of Class: |
TAI
CHI |
| Teacher/Instructor |
Jean
& Dave Haines |
| Age
Group/Level: |
Beginners to Advanced
|
| What
does it cost? |
£6
per session |
| When
held: |
Evenings
- Tuesday & Thursday |
| Contact: |
Jean
Haines |
| Phone
No: |
016973
44676 |
| Email: |
4jeanhainesATgmail.com |
| Also
Offers: |
Yang
Short & Long form, Daoist Based Meditation, Workshops
concentrating on form and pushing hands. |
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We
follow the teachings of Master Huang
Sheng Shuan as taught by our teacher Patrick
Kelly.
This consists of the 5 Loosening exercises,
the Short and Long Forms, the Quick
Fist and Fixed pattern partner
work.
Aims: Deepening of the mind,
through detailed investigation of the genuine
body sensations, pressures, forces
and energy.
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Cumbria
Tai
Chi Qigong |
| Classes
held in: |
Ulverston |
| Type
of Class: |
Forms, Health and Wellbeing, Martial Applications, Dao
Yin (breathing & stretching), Silk Reeling, Partner
Work. Engaging, relaxing and good fun. |
| Teacher/Instructor |
Christopher
Shaw |
| Age
Group/Level: |
Novice
to Advanced |
| What
does it cost? |
£27
/ 5 weeks |
| When
held: |
Monday
Evenings - weekly. |
| Contact: |
Christopher |
| Phone
No: |
01229
463839 |
| Email: |
chrisshawATuktqf.co.uk |
| Website: |
www.tai-chi-therapy.co.uk |
| Also
Offers: |
Workshops
& Seminars |
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Christopher is a Tai Chi Chuan
and Qigong Instructor based in South
Lakes, Cumbria.
He teaches one-to-one therapeutic classes,
schools, EBD, learning disabilities,
and corporate well being seminars.
Christopher is accredited by the UK Taiji Qigong
Foundation, he has 5 years teaching experience
and continues his professional development throughout
the year by attending UKTQF
Health and Martial Arts Seminars and Retreats.
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Cumbria
Wild
Goose Qigong |
| Classes
held in: |
Dent |
| Type
of Class: |
QIGONG
for Health classes |
| Teacher/Instructor |
June
Parker |
| Age
Group/Level: |
All
ages, Beginners and Intermediate
(e.g. some experience of Tai Chi) |
| What
does it cost? |
£10
per session |
| When
held: |
Daytime
- one Wednesday afternoon each month. |
| Contact: |
June
Parker |
| Phone
No: |
01539
620972 |
| Email: |
jmp55ATtutor.open.ac.uk |
| Also
Offers: |
I
am an acupuncturist practising in Sedburgh. |
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Classes are lighthearted and enjoyable but
with a serious purpose: to establish regular
Qigong practice, adapted to participants' needs,
as part of a healthier way of life.
Classes are suitable for beginners and for people
with some previous experience of Qigong or Tai Chi.
We
are privileged to hold our sessions at the Dent
Meditation Centre, which is a very supportive
environment for our practice.
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Gtr Manchester
Chen
Style Tai Chi |
| Classes
held in: |
Salford/Higher Broughton & Moston |
| Type
of Class: |
Chen
Style TAI CHI |
| Teacher/Instructor |
Jonathan |
| Age
Group/Level: |
Beginner/
Intermediate |
| What
does it cost? |
On
enquiry |
| When
held: |
Tuesday
- Sunday, Daytime & Evenings. |
| Contact: |
Jonathan |
| Phone
No: |
0161
792 0376
or 07592 062262 |
| Email: |
jonathan_d_murrayAThotmail.co.uk |
|
I run classes at centres open to the public,
these are held in Moston, but I also
hold sessions in Salford which can
be booked privately for those who wish
to advance at a pace more suited to students abilities.
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Gtr Manchester
British
Chen Style Tai Chi College |
| Classes
held in: |
Bury & Radcliffe |
| Type
of Class: |
Chen
Style TAI CHI |
| Teacher/Instructor |
Sue
Johnson |
| Age
Group/Level: |
All
abilities. |
| What
does it cost? |
£5
per session |
| When
held: |
Weekly
- Tuesday & Thursday |
| Contact: |
Sue
Johnson |
| Phone
No: |
0161
762 0609 |
| Email: |
taichicollegeATsupanet.com |
| Website: |
www.taichicollege.co.uk |
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Sue Johnson has trained extensively in China
under Grandmaster Chen Zheng Lei and his student Master
Liu Yong. She has been teaching for over 15
years.
Classes with Sue follow the
authentic Chen Style Tai Chi syllabus...
Old Frame, Cannon Fist, Sword, Sabre Push Hands.
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Gtr Manchester
British
Chen Style Tai Chi College |
| Classes
held in: |
Bury |
| Type
of Class: |
Wild
Goose QIGONG |
| Teacher/Instructor |
Sue
Johnson |
| Age
Group/Level: |
Beginners
upwards. |
| What
does it cost? |
£5
per session |
| When
held: |
Weekly
- Sunday Mornings |
| Contact: |
Sue
Johnson |
| Phone
No: |
0161
762 0609 |
| Email: |
taichicollegeATsupanet.com |
| Website: |
www.taichicollege.co.uk |
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Sue Johnson began to study Qigong in 1990.
A student of Dr Bingkun Hu, Sue is currently teaching
the Wild Goose Qigong 1st 64 movements.
Classes are SUNDAY 11.15 - 12.15 at
the Mosses Community Centre in Bury.
Everyone welcome, no previous experience required.
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Gtr Manchester
Seven
Stars Wild Goose Qigong |
| Classes
held in: |
Northern Moor, South Manchester & Gatley, Cheshire. |
| Type
of Class: |
QIGONG
- Individual lessons, Group lessons, also Talks &
Demonstrations. |
| Teacher/Instructor |
Sheila
Waddington |
| Age
Group/Level: |
Beginners
to Advanced, all ages & disabilities. |
| What
does it cost? |
£5
per session. (Private lessons available) |
| When
held: |
Weekly
- Wednesday & Friday Evenings |
| Contact: |
Sheila
Waddington |
| Phone
No: |
0161
998 2113 |
| Email: |
sheila.waddingtonATbtinternet.com |
| Website: |
www.freewebs.com/
sevenstarswildgooseqigong/index.htm |
| Also
Offers: |
Healing
& Meditation |
|
| Join
in this enjoyable class.
The movements use the acu-points and meridians
to bring about balance and harmony.
Learn Wild Goose meditation techniques.
Daily practice is important. Wild Goose qigong
has many healing forms.
All ages (adult) and levels of ability welcome. Everyone
can benefit.
I have been practising qigong for over 17 years,
teaching for over 12 years. I also practise Taiji
and Wing Chun, and study Chinese Traditional
Medicine. I am interested in medical qigong.
I teach the system as set out by Yang Mei Jun (27th
inheritor) and as taught by my teacher Dr Bingkun Hu.
Everyone
welcome.
WEDNESDAY 7-8pm Rack House School, Northern
Moor, Manchester.
FRIDAY 6-7pm Gatley Hill House, Gatley,
Cheshire.
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Gtr
Manchester
Over
50's Tai Chi for Health |
| Classes
held in: |
Bramhall |
| Type
of Class: |
TAI CHI classes |
| Teacher/Instructor |
Terri
Goron |
| Age
Group/Level: |
Over
50's - Beginners,
and those with lower levels of
flexibility. |
| What
does it cost? |
£50-
£60 per Term. Alternative pay option available -
ring for details. |
| When
held: |
Weekly
- Monday & Friday morning |
| Contact: |
Terri
Goron |
| Phone
No: |
01625
528609 |
| Email: |
taichiATdsl.pipex.com |
| Website: |
www.terrigoron.com |
| Also
Offers: |
Circle
Dance |
|
Gentle
Tai Chi classes incorporating Paul Lam's
"Tai Chi for Arthritis" form and
Taiji Qigong (Shibashi) exercises.
Progression to Sun style 38 form.
The classes aim to make Tai Chi more accessible
to older people and the simple forms taught
allow early benefit from focussing
on Tai Chi principles.
I have been teaching since 2005 and
have a City and Guilds FE teaching certificate.
Although focussing on teaching simple modern forms I
have experience of traditional Tai Chi, including
the Cheng Man Ch'ing form, Bagua and
Qigong.
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Gtr Manchester
Circle
Way Taiji and Holistic Living |
| Classes
held in: |
Lymm,
Urmston and Eccles |
| Type
of Class: |
TAI
CHI, QIGONG & MEDITATION classes |
| Teacher/Instructor |
Dr
Paul Butler |
| Age
Group/Level: |
Beginners
to Advanced |
| What
does it cost? |
£5
per session |
| When
held: |
Weekly
- Daytime & Evenings |
| Contact: |
Dr
Paul Butler |
| Phone
No: |
01925
749290 |
| Email: |
PCVButlerAThotmail.com |
| Also
Offers: |
Regular
seminars in Taiji King Fu, Meditation, Relaxation, Qigong
and Holistic Living. |
|
Sessions
are used to teach both the yin and yang aspects
of Taiji and Qigong using talking,
meditations, breathing, and doing.
I am taught and registered by grand masters
in China and teach the full spectrum
of this art as well as using over 25
yrs of experience in the holistic field.
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Lancashire
Oldham
& Saddleworth Tai Chi School |
| Classes
held in: |
STALYBRIDGE,
HEYROD, OLDHAM, MOSSLEY & SADDLEWORTH |
| Type
of Class: |
TAI
CHI & QIGONG classes |
| Teacher/Instructor |
Richard |
| Age
Group/Level: |
All
age groups, Beginners & Advanced alike |
| What
does it cost? |
£4
per session |
| When
held: |
Weekly
- Daytime |
| Contact: |
Richard |
| Phone
No: |
07964
280357 |
| Email: |
richard.jonesATnewcharter.co.uk |
| Website: |
www.eastmanchesterschooloftaijiquan.
webeden.co.uk |
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Tai
Chi, Chi Kung, Advanced Tai Chi.
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Lancashire
Chen
Style Tai Chi Classes |
| Classes
held in: |
Preston,
LANCASHIRE |
| Type
of Class: |
TAI
CHI - Structured courses with a carefully planned syllabus.
|
| Teacher/Instructor |
Yes |
| Age
Group/Level: |
All
levels and ages from beginners to advanced. |
| What
does it cost? |
£5
per session (some concessions) |
| When
held: |
Daytime & Evenings - several days a week. |
| Contact: |
Phil
Robinson |
| Phone
No: |
01772
978240 |
| Email: |
infoATdaolin.co.uk |
| Website: |
www.daolin.co.uk |
| Also
Offers: |
Stress
Management, Relaxation, Qigong and Meditation Techniques. |
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The
Daolin Centre teaches Chen style Kung
Fu, Tai Chi and Qigong in a relaxed and natural
environment.
The centre is based in Penwortham,
Preston, Lancashire.
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North Wales
Rising
Phoenix Tai Chi |
| Classes
held in: |
Cardiff,
Penarth, Cowbridge, Newport and Merthyr, WALES |
| Type
of Class: |
TAI
CHI & QIGONG classes |
| Teacher/Instructor |
Yes |
| Age
Group/Level: |
Any |
| What
does it cost? |
£6.50
per session |
| When
held: |
Weekday
evenings |
| Contact: |
Christie
Butterick & Mike Sheedy |
| Phone
No: |
02920
206042 |
| Email: |
infoATshibashi.com |
| Website: |
www.shibashi.com |
| Also
Offers: |
Meditation & Qigong retreats |
|
Christie Butterick (Rising Phoenix Tai Chi) is one of
the foremost teachers of Tai chi and Qigong
in Wales with more than 23 years experience. |
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Wirral
The
Tai Chi Company |
| Classes
held in: |
Wirral,
Merseyside, Cheshire and Lancashire |
| Type
of Class: |
TAI
CHI classes |
| Teacher/Instructor |
Yes |
| Age
Group/Level: |
Any |
| What
does it cost? |
Fees
vary |
| When
held: |
Evenings,
nightly |
| Contact: |
Brian
McKinney |
| Phone
No: |
0151
327 8060 |
| Email: |
infoATbigsky.uk.net |
| Website: |
www.bigsky.uk.net |
| Also
Offers: |
Martial
Arts training, Qigong, Meditation |
|
We have been teaching Tai Chi around the North
West for over 25 years and are authorised and
certified from the authorities in the Peoples'
Republic of China.
Location:
Chinese
Wushu Research Institute GB
Torr Hall, Eastham Village Road,
Eastham, Wirral CH62 0BL
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Wirral
Tai
Chi Shen |
| Classes
held in: |
Oxton
& Prenton, WIRRAL
and Gorton, Manchester |
| Type
of Class : |
TAI CHI Shen |
| Teacher/Instructor |
Graeme
Waterfield |
| Age
Group/Level |
All
levels |
| What
does it cost? |
£5
per session, or £24 for 6 sessions |
| When
held: |
Daytime
& Evenings - 4 times a week |
| Contact: |
Graeme |
| Phone
No: |
07977
576631 |
| Email: |
graemewaterfieldAThotmail.com |
| Website: |
www.taichishen.co.uk
|
| Also
Offers: |
Past
Life Regression Therapy, Reiki Healing, Personal Coaching,
Counselling. |
|
Tai Chi Shen is a form of Tai Chi
that blends Infinite Tai Chi and Chi Gung, Hatha
yoga and 3 specific meditation practices.
This
is a unique form of Tai Chi and was created
by Graeme Waterfield, a qualified counsellor,
Stress manager, Yoga, Tai Chi and meditation teacher.
After his ten years of travelling to India, Thailand,
America and visiting various retreat settings
in Europe, he drew together specific techniques
that he had learnt that changed all aspects of his own
life dramatically.
Tai Chi Shen - meaning Tai Chi
Spirit, will give you a strong, healthy
and flexible body, it will bring
emotional calm and incredible
peace of mind through the physical work of
Tai Chi and yoga and the inner
work of meditation. |
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Wirral
Spirit
of Tai Chi |
| Classes
held in: |
New
Brighton & New Ferry, WIRRAL |
| Type
of Class : |
Beijing
style TAI CHI &
Shaolin hard and soft QI GONG |
| Teacher/Instructor |
Shifu
Liu |
| Age
Group/Level |
All
ages and abilities are welcome |
| What
does it cost? |
£5
per session |
| When
held: |
Daytime
& Evenings - 3 times a week |
| Contact: |
Shifu
Liu |
| Phone
No: |
0151
630 1178 |
| Email: |
xingbowushuATyahoo.com.cn |
| Website: |
www.kungfuspirit.co.uk |
|
Shifu Xingbo Liu was born in China. He has been studying
martial arts since he was a child.
He became a pupil to Shi Guolin, the chief
Warrior Monk Instructor of the Shaolin Tagou Martial Arts
School where he learned Tai Chi
and Kung Fu.
He built up his own school in China.
He trained a number of excellent Martial Artists. |
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Tai
Chi - Chi Gung
|
| Classes
held in: |
Claughton,
WIRRAL |
| Type
of Class: |
TAI
CHI-CHI GUNG |
| Teacher/Instructor |
Paul |
| What
does it cost? |
£5
waged, £4 concessions (per session) |
| When
held: |
Weekly
- Thursday evenings, 7.30pm |
| Contact: |
Paul |
| Phone
No: |
0151
342 7611 |
| Email: |
samadhi55ATYahoo.com |
| Website: |
www.wirral-meditation.co.uk |
| Also
Offers: |
Spiritual Development through Meditation classes,
Mantra Meditation tuition. Spiritual Awakening Days,
One to one Spiritual guidence. |
|
Would
you like to increase your energy levels and feel more
relaxed and tranquil?
Then why not come along to our weekly classes and enjoy
the benefits of T'ai chi-chi gung (Chinese Health
Exercises) and Meditation in a relaxed and informal
atmosphere?
The exercises leave you feeling energised and peaceful.
They are easy to learn and have immediate benefits.
T'ai Chi-Chi Gung and meditation
have been around for thousands of years and today millions
practise daily. Hope to see you soon.
Please phone for venue details. |
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ABOUT
TAI CHI...
Tai Chi, sometimes spelled 'T'ai Chi' or 'Taiji',
and also referred to as 'Tai Chi Chuan' or 'Taijiquan', is a form
of holistic exercise that originates from Taoism, an ancient Chinese
belief system.
The
practice of Tai Chi follows the understanding of how energy works
in and around the body.
Based on the same principles as Traditional Chinese Medicine, it
supports the belief that we all have energy pathways (meridians)
within the body, through which the life force energy 'Qi' or 'Chi'
flows. For optimum health, this energy should be in perfect balance
- the Yin and the Yang. Any imbalances present can cause disruption
in our energy systems, which may eventually lead to ill health.
Regular practice of Tai Chi, with it's flowing movement, breathing
techniques and focus of the mind, helps to keep this 'Chi' flowing
smoothly, and maintain balance in both mind and body.
Practising Tai Chi can be beneficial at many levels, physically,
mentally and spiritually, and people of all ages and physical ability
can participate to some degree. Many people practise just for the
health and relaxation benefits, whilst others prefer the mental
discipline and self defence aspects of martial arts training. The
martial applications of Tai Chi Chuan also use the system of energy
balancing, and students learn to recognise and respond to either
the Yin or Yang moves used by their opponents, as appropriate.
Teachers vary in their interpretation of Tai Chi styles - some cover
the whole spectrum, including martial arts and weapons applications,
whilst others focus more on developing the health benefits, perhaps
concentrating on the Hand Form and gentle meditative techniques.
The Hand Form is probably the most familiar style of Tai Chi, and
widely practised around the world today, especially in China.
The Tai Chi movements, postures and mental techniques help to improve
physical balance, strengthen the muscles and keep the mind alert,
relaxed and calm. The movement and deep breathing also stimulate
the central nervous system, improve circulation and benefit all
the organs of the body, all of which can lead to improved health
and wellbeing.
Some forms of Tai Chi are more energetic than others, so if you're
not sure which type of class will suit you, please read the class
profiles in the listings or contact any of your local instructors.
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(Tai Chi/Qigong Listings) |
ABOUT
QIGONG...
Qigong (also seen as 'Chi Kung' or 'Chi Gung'), is not
as widely known in the West as Tai Chi, but is based on similar
principles and can be easier to learn over a shorter period of time.
They both involve working with and manipulating the internal
life force energy, or 'qi', to bring about balance, but where Tai
Chi has its origins in martial arts practice, Qigong is predominately
practised for its health benefits - and can be used as a powerful
self healing tool. Tai Chi is essentially a moving form of Qigong,
but differs in the way the energy is worked with, the use of posture
and in the breathing techniques.
Qigong can be thought of as 'moving meditation', using posture,
flowing movement and deep breathing techniques to develop an awareness
of the mind and body, to bring the internal energy into balance.
There are many styles taught, with techniques accessible to people
of all ages, including those with limited mobility. Some types are
designed to be practised on a daily basis to maintain general health,
whilst others can be used therapeutically as self healing techniques,
to target specific health problems.
Qigong has been scientifically tested and proven to have many health
benefits, such as lowering high blood pressure, improving the immune
system, increasing mental capacity, and delaying the onset of age
related conditions.
Where Tai Chi has many subtle and long forms - which may take many
years to learn properly, Qigong tends to use repetition of the same
moves in short sequences, so it can be learned in a relatively short
time.
Some Tai Chi classes teach short Tai Chi forms in this way, which
is known as 'Tai Chi Qigong.'
To gain the full benefits of practising Tai Chi or Qigong, it is
better in the first instance to learn from a trained master/teacher,
as both practices incorporate subtle techniques that cannot be shown
properly in a book or on DVD.
To find out more about any of the different styles, and which type
of class is suitable for you, please contact any of your locally
listed teachers on this page.
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